College Admissions Essay: A Career As A Pharmacist

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My preferred choice is pharmacy. I am not only passionate about taking care of the others ,but also broadening my scientific knowlege. Pharmacy is always a first choice when people feel unwell. Therefore,I realised how much a pharmacist has an impact on a person's life. Throughout my college life,I found chemistry the most interesting subject which requires logical thinking and abilities follow the instructions when it comes to conduct practical experiments.In addiction,numerical skills are also required which makes the subject even more challenging.I would love to study a course which allows me to deepen my knowledge in chemistry and can be applied to treat people,the answer that came up in my mind was pharmacy. Another subject that I am passionate about is maths. I find studying maths enjoyable and I have also gained problem analysis and solving skills as maths in my view is a logical subject which teaches me to think logically and follow the right steps to solve problems.In addiction,maths is also a fundamental part of pharmacy education as calculations are essential to ensure that drugs are used safely and effectively.Therefore,I decided to study A-level maths to enhance my knowledge and keep …show more content…
Moreover, I have improved management skills as I worked in pressurised environment that I have to prioritise tasks and organise my own work which improve my ability to deliver results within specified time scales with quality.These are skills that I can apply to any further studies and future career as sometimes I might have to work as a part of a team where these skills will be

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